Social worker - Inpatient Psych

Hudson Regional Hospital • Bayonne, NJ

10h • $37 - $53

About The Position

Bayonne University Hospital is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to join its Inpatient Psychiatric multidisciplinary team. The role provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and complex discharge planning for patients experiencing acute mental health crises. The social worker advocates for patient needs, collaborates with the clinical team, and supports safe, effective transitions of care into the community.

The position works within the Inpatient Behavioral Health / Psychiatry department at Bayonne University Hospital (Hudson Regional Health).

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential in the State of New Jersey; CSW or pending licenses are not accepted.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Previous clinical experience, including MSW internships, in a psychiatric, behavioral health, or acute hospital setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, acute clinical environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and medical staff.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of post-graduate experience in an acute inpatient psychiatric environment.
• Familiarity with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and dual-diagnosis populations.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or similar nonviolent crisis intervention certification.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and biopsychosocial assessments to identify patient needs, trauma history, family dynamics, and barriers to recovery.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, registered nurses, occupational therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and update individualized treatment plans.
• Provide crisis de-escalation and supportive counseling to patients and families using trauma-informed and patient-centered approaches.
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group sessions focused on coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention.
• Coordinate complex discharge planning, including post-acute placements such as PHPs, IOPs, supportive housing, and community mental health services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the EHR in accordance with hospital policies, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards.
• Liaise among patients, families, and community resource agencies to support continuity of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time